These
bright and colourful woollen caps have become the identity of the
State of Himachal Pradesh. They are popularly known as Bushehri,
Kinnauri and Kulluwi cap’s conforming to the particular areas of
the state.
A traditional head wear, the woolen caps of Himachal come
in a riot of colors, a rhythm of design and a marvel of embroidery.
It would be both apt and pat to say that Himachal's cap has done
a commendable job of keeping a head-count of the tradition of Himachal
and its people.
When the caps fold carries a patter, generally seen
in Kullu shawl, it is called Kullu cap and when the fold and the
cap has a whitish brown patti
with black piping, it is a Lahauli cap and when the cap has a green
or maroon border it is termed as a Kinnaur Cap. The topee has a circumference
of 23 to 25 inches, is 2.5 to 3 inches broad and has a colored fold
of 15 to 16 inches.
Refreshingly fresh designs catering to the tastes
of modern customers are being introduced. Though women have started
wearing the topee throughout the state and outside, in Kinnaur district
the cap (the pang) are universally worn by men and women.
We are the
largest exporter and distributor of Himachali Caps form Himachal.
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